Grounds Maintenance Operative

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in grounds maintenance is seeking dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join their team in Preston. This role involves maintaining grounds around critical installations for prestigious clients, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality. Candidates must possess essential driving qualifications and relevant certifications, including PA1 and PA6. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits including a pension scheme, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about grounds maintenance and have the necessary skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving company.

Benefits

Government Pension Scheme

20 days annual leave

Provision of vehicle and equipment

Employee Assistance Program

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Qualifications

• Essential driving licence required for this role.
• Experience in grounds maintenance with relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine grounds maintenance tasks per client requirements.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained during operations.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Ability to Work in a Team

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

NPTC PA1 & PA6 Certifications

Utility Arboriculture Qualifications

First Aid Certification

Tools

Woodchipper

Quad Bike

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

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Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location: Preston

Salary: From £13 per hour

Job Type: Full time, Permanent.

About us:

A P Broome Landscapes Ltd is a thriving, well-established commercial grounds maintenance company headquartered in Preston, Lancashire. With over five decades of experience, we hold multi-million-pound contracts nationwide, specialising in serving blue chip utilities.

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking dedicated and skilled Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our team based in Preston and surrounding area. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the grounds surrounding hazardous installations, such as substations and gas terminals, for various prestigious clients across our extensive contract portfolio. There may be an occasional requirement to stop away from home when the sites you work on are a distance from your home address.

Please Note: A driving licence is essential for this role therefore candidates must possess this to be considered.

Responsibilities:

1. Work as part of a two-person operations team, closely supported by our dedicated contract teams.
2. Ensure the highest standards of health and safety are maintained throughout all operations.
3. Conduct routine grounds maintenance tasks, in accordance with company procedures and client requirements.
4. Utilise your PA1 PA6 certifications, with a preference on knapsack spraying expertise to contribute to the effective management of maintenance.
5. Apply your exceptional organisational and communication skills to coordinate tasks efficiently.
6. Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
7. Maintain a valid UK Driving licence for required travel.
8. Experience and knowledge of strict H&S operations and its practical implications.
9. Excellent organisational and communication skills.
10. Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team.
11. NPTC PA1 & PA6 (preferably knapsack spraying).
12. Full UK Driving Licence.
13. Ability to stop out due to coverage with Stopping out bonus.
14. PA2ar (quad bike spraying).
15. Woodchipper.
16. Utility Arboriculture Qualifications.
17. SHEA Passports (SHEA Gas, Power or Water).
18. First Aid certification.
19. Grounds Maintenance certifications Person (substations).
20. Competent Person (substations).

Benefits:

1. A competitive salary, commensurate with your qualifications and experience.
2. Inclusion in the Government Pension Scheme.
3. 20 days of annual leave - some of which is taken for a full Christmas shut down.
4. Provision of vehicle, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
5. Access to an Employee Assistance Program, free confidential Health and wellbeing advice.

If you are passionate about grounds maintenance and possess the required qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted personally.